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Halloween: Giving Back!

If you’ve been cutting back on sugar, then a house full of Halloween candy is probably your worst nightmare. It isn’t easy to stay away from it on a normal time, but when the kids are bringing back pillow cases of the stuff, it’s hard not to nab a piece every once in a while.

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, you may be worrying over how to rid the house of the cavity-causing candy, without feeling “wasteful.” The option of skipping trick-or-treating is out. Kids LOVE Halloween and denying them the fun of trick-or-treating doesn’t seem right.

There is a great option, however! After the kids come home with candy, sort through it and let them pick out a small amount. Then, take the rest and package it up to donate to troops overseas. This is a great holiday tradition to start with your family and a great way to incorporate a lesson on generosity and giving. You can also have your kids prepare drawings and cards to send along!